No Sideline Antics For Lovie

December 11th, 2015
"Jiminy Christmas, Lovie! Fans want to see a coach freak out on the sidelines like Curly Howard. Cussing was my best skill."

“Jiminy Christmas, Lovie! Fans want their coach freaking out on the sidelines like Curly Howard. Cussing was my best skill.”

Joe always gets a kick out of fans who want to punch a wall because Lovie Smith is stoic during games, often deep in thought. In control. [read more]

Don’t Rule Out Lavonte (Yet)

December 11th, 2015
Lovie Smith tries to calm fans fears over Lavonte David's ankle injury.

Lovie Smith tries to calm fans’ fears over Lavonte David’s ankle injury.

Bucs fans have every right to chew their fingernails at the news that stud linebacker Lavonte David did not practice Thursday.

David injured an ankle in practice Wednesday and has been limited since. [read more]

Another Hurdle To Wild Card Berth Disappears

December 11th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Your Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ drive for a Wild Card berth got clearer and easier last night. [read more]

“I Throw Up A Lot”

December 10th, 2015

There’s something quite poetic and ironic about the man who has been terrorizing and tantalizing Bucs fans this season. [read more]

Chucky Swoons Over Jameis

December 10th, 2015
"I might have another ring if I had a quarterback like Jameis. Bruce Allen blew it for me!"

“I might have another ring if I had a quarterback like Jameis. Bruce Allen blew it for me!”

There may be nothing that Chucky likes more than quarterbacks. Dude is obsessed with quarterbacks. [read more]

“Let’s Not Be Fooled”

December 10th, 2015
Bucs legend Derrick Brooks also tells fans not to be "naïve."

Bucs legend Derrick Brooks also tells fans not to be “naïve.”

You want real talk about Tampa Bay linebackers? Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks might be your man. [read more]

“Comical” Chemistry Helping Bucs

December 10th, 2015
Comedy is key on the Bucs' O-line

Comedy is key on the Bucs’ O-line

Joe has been busy compiling clues that explain the renaissance of the Buccaneers’ offensive line. [read more]

Chucky Lobbies For Koetter

December 10th, 2015
"Dirk Koetter is almost as good of an offensive coordinator as I am. Jiminy Christmas!"

Dirk Koetter is almost as good of an offensive coordinator as I am. Jiminy Christmas!”

Very interesting take Joe just heard from Chucky, the lone Bucs head coach to hoist a Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft in victory. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Disappointed In Rule; Worried About Kwon?

December 10th, 2015
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Derrick Brooks weighs in

Buccaneers godfather Derrick Brooks is no fan of how rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander’s four-game suspension is being handled. [read more]

Gerald McCoy Piles On Loafing Falcons

December 10th, 2015
Says Falcons gave up

Says Falcons gave up

Sunday’s now legendary 3rd-and-19 run by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had a lot to do with the pure quit in the Falcons.

Joe’s written about that, but it’s much more fun to hear it from Gerald McCoy. [read more]

Joe Talks MVP, Near Goat, Quit, Rotation, Bud Light Cans & More

December 10th, 2015
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

It was that time again, Joe’s weekly visit to the steel cage of the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. [read more]

Who Is Playing Middle Linebacker?

December 10th, 2015
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Lovie talks middle linebacker. A little.

Bucs fans have to face the ugly fact: Kwon Alexander is gone.

The studly rookie starting middle linebacker will not play again this year, unless of course the Bucs make the playoffs. [read more]

Jameis = Winning

December 10th, 2015
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The difference, says Sean Payton.

Last year the Bucs were a wretched lot.

The Wall Street Journal currently has a list of most painful teams to watch. If such a list existed last year, it would have included the Bucs, easily. [read more]

Gerald McCoy Talks About Returning To Practice

December 9th, 2015
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McCoy speaks

Gerald McCoy and the giant scar on his left hand were back on the One Buc Palace practice fields today on what officially was a “limited” basis, per the team injury report. [read more]

Sellout Expected Sunday Versus Saints

December 9th, 2015

BucsfansGood news for Team Glazer and, hopefully, Bucs fans. [read more]

Buccaneers’ Official Draft Board Taking Shape

December 9th, 2015

jason licht 0501It’s never too early to talk NFL Draft, especially when Bucs general manager Jason Licht is talking draft. [read more]

Fifty-Five

December 9th, 2015
The red zone doesn't scare Jameis.

The red zone doesn’t scare Jameis.

No, Joe is not pining for his favorite linebacker to return, that would be double-nickel himself, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.

But his number popped up indirectly today from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. [read more]